Vertical Marathon at the Banyan Tree Bangkok to take place in September

In a thunder of footsteps, fitness enthusiasts, charity supporters and members of the public will be returning to the Banyan Tree Bangkok on Sunday, 9 September 2007 for the 9th Vertical Marathon.

The finishing point is at the hotel’s former helicopter pad, now converted to the popular Vertigo restaurant on the 61st floor, one of the highest al fresco hotel restaurants in Asia.

A small registration fee of 350 Baht (roughly US$ 10) per person includes the official marathon t-shirt and a meal box. Trophies from HRH Princess Soamsawali, luxurious accommodation and gift vouchers are also up for grabs for winners of other categories.

Running up 1,093 steps is a fun and exciting challenge for participants of all ages. In previous races, the fastest time achieved is 6 minutes and 9 seconds by Thai national, Khun Napadol Lalee.

Proceeds from the event will be donated to the “HIV Formula Feeding Fund”, a Thai Red Cross initiative under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali.

Last year, the event raised a total of 508,000 baht (US$14,515) for the HIV Formula Feeding Fund, a charity that the Banyan Tree Bangkok has been supporting for over four years. The fund aids vulnerable HIV patients, especially children, who require extra care and support.

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